The landlord has the legal right to show the apartment with reasonable notice. An idea here is to perhaps have your mother out of the apartment when it is being shown. I agree with the other attorneys that a judge may view your conduct as reasonable but do you want to have to hire an attorney and be in court over this? Many times attorneys tell you you can win the case in court but don’t convey adequately the drama of being sued. Good luck.

I agree with my colleague, I can't imagine a judge - under these circumstances - with a month left on a tenancy - would consider refusal of access unreasonable. Then again, you never know what folks will do these days - just look at all of the selfish, ignorant a--holes on the beach and in bars. And this also depends to some extent on the status of your mom; is she a tenant - or just a guest? If the latter, the landlord might argue she doesn't have to accommodate HER vulnerabilities - especially if she is the kind of landlord you describe. BTW, if the "rude" woman is JUST a real estate agent - best to IGNORE HER, and contact your LANDLORD directly. If they push you for access - consult a good local tenants attorney ASAP. Hope this helps. gsg

At least temporarily, this would likely be viewed as reasonable by a judge, especially with an elderly resident. Your best bet is to send a letter to both LL and the real estate agent explaining why. Then you need to make sure that you keep the doors barred while you are home to avoid anyone using a key and just walking in. If this becomes contentious you may need to retain a tenant lawyer to intervene BEFORE anyone show up at your door.